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How will EU respond to Russian attack on train near Polish border?

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What happened

The EU's top diplomat said Monday that Russian strikes which hit a Warsaw-bound train near Ukraine's border with Poland shortly after top Western figures passed through were meant to "scare" off Kyiv's backers.

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  • Reported by France 24 and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 13:42:14 UTC.

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  1. Watch: Why a Russian strike on train near Ukraine-Poland border could mark an escalation

  2. Russian drone hits train near Ukraine-Poland border soon after dignitaries passed through

  3. Trump calls on Ukraine to halt strikes on Russian diesel fuel, says attacks causing shortage

  4. Was Russian train strike meant to 'scare' the West?

  5. EU leaders urge unity after Russian strike on train

  6. Russian strike on passenger train will not deter Ukraine’s backers, Nato chief says

  7. How will EU respond to Russian attack on train near Polish border?

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Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24